God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
When really weak in ourselves, and conscious of that weakness, we are in the state suited to the manifestation of the power of God. When emptied of ourselves, we are filled with God. Those who think they can change their own hearts, atone for their own sins, subdue the power of evil in their own souls or in the souls of others, who feel able to sustain themselves under affliction, God leaves to their own resources. But when they feel and acknowledge their weakness, he communicates to them divine strength.
Biblical understanding of the Lord’s Supper:
1. An act of obedience.
a. “Do this in remembrance of Me” – I Cor. 11:24.
b. An ordinance of the Church, ordained by Jesus as obedient act of remembrance.
2. An act of identification.
a. “Eat the Lord’s Supper” - I Cor. 11:20.
b. Jesus hosts the Supper for those who know Him and are identified with Him.
3. An act of covenant.
a. “This cup is the new covenant in My blood” – I Cor. 11:25.
b. New arrangement between God and men in Jesus Christ.
4. An act of participation.
a. “Communion in the blood and body of Jesus” – I Cor. 10:16.
b. Unified in “common union” of fellowship around Jesus Christ.
5. An act of thanksgiving.
a. “When He had given thanks He broke bread” – I Cor. 11:24.
b. Eucharist is transliteration of Greek “to give thanks.”
6. An act of representation.
a. “This is My body...this is My blood” – I Cor. 11:24, 25.
b. Must avoid crass materialistic literalism.
7. An act of commemoration.
a. “Do this in remembrance of Me” – I Cor. 11:24.
b. A memorial observance.
8. An act of examination.
a. “Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat” – I Cor. 11:28.
b. Self-examination .
9. An act of proclamation.
a. “As oft as you eat...you proclaim the Lord’s death” – I Cor. 11:26.
b. We proclaim that we are believers in the efficacy of Christ’s death, resurrection and life.
10. An act of anticipation.
a. “You proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes” – I Cor. 11:26.
b. Expectation of the consummation of Jesus’ work.
Dice onion. Peel and dice the tomatoes. Add oil to large skillet over
medium high heat. Add onion and rice and saute about 5 minute stirring
constantly until slightly brown. Add all the other ingredients bring to a
boil. Lower heat to simmer, cover and cook for about 1 1/2 hours until rice
is tender.
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